Throne speech outlines Liberal agenda, no bones thrown to opposition parties

Governor General centres ‘lifelong journey’ of reconciliation in throne speech

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, the first Inuk person to serve in the role, centred the theme of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Tuesday’s speech...

Union calls for independent review of workloads for veterans’ case managers

OTTAWA — The union representing case managers at Veterans Affairs Canada is calling for an independent review following reports its members are struggling with excessive workloads,...

Canada ranked top nation on immigration and investment

For the first time ever, Canada has moved up to second place on the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index 2021, thanks to top marks in immigration and...

Canada has a backlog of nearly 1.8 million immigration applications

IRCC’s backlog stands at almost 1.8 million immigration applications. CIC News has received data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing the following number of applications in IRCC’s...

National Film Board of Canada greenlights 20 projects for production. New documentary, animation and interactive works from across Canada.

The NFB, Canada’s public producer, has greenlit 20 new productions and co-productions—documentary, animation and interactive works that got underway between April and September, 2021, following the NFB’s...

Gentille M. Assih’s documentary Into the Light available worldwide for a limited time. Streaming exclusively on NFB.ca starting November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, until December 10.

After a successful online launch in Canada last year, Gentille M. Assih’s feature-length documentary Into the Light will be streaming on NFB.ca free of charge worldwide for a limited time, starting November...

NFB works by Indigenous creators Ossie Michelin, Jennie Williams, Asinnajaq and Jerry Evans amplify culture and tradition at the Spirit Song Film Showcase. FREE screening includes two in-person premieres by Newfoundland and Labrador directors.

Four National Film Board of Canada (NFB) works by Indigenous filmmakers will screen on November 22 in St. John’s at the Spirit Song Film Showcase, in a special evening...

Don’t neglect cardiovascular diseases, diabetes: groups

MANILA – While people should not let their guard down against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), two groups on Tuesday urged the public to also be mindful of non-Covid...

Biden to nominate Powell for second term as Fed chair

WASHINGTON – United States President Joe Biden on Monday announced that he intends to nominate Jerome Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman, and...